The Gastrointestinal Symptoms of Running

Abstract

To the Editor: Running has become one of the most popular forms of exercise, and much is known about its effects on cardiopulmonary function. However, as a runner and a gastroenterologist, I am disappointed to find that so little is known about the gastrointestinal symptoms that I and so many of my friends who run experience. To document these symptoms I surveyed the members of the London Pacers Distance Running Club (London, Ont.). Two thirds of the members run for health, recreation, and enjoyment. The other third are in addition serious competitive runners. A questionnaire covering different aspects of appetite, . . .